Principal Aboriginal Health Worker

7 days ago


Shellharbour, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

Help increase access to health treatment and prevention services for Aboriginal people within the community._

$50.38 - $52.48 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent part-time (24hpw)** |**Dharawal Country, Shellharbour Hospital **|**REQ539496 **|** **Applications close**: 10 February 2025
- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. #AboriginalEmployment_

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

As the Principle Aboriginal Health Worker (PAHW), you will work collaboratively with healthcare service providers across the District to ensure Aboriginal people have appropriate access to healthcare. You will also provide education, preventative health awareness on chronic disease and other health related issues, with an added focus on improving the patient journey and outcomes for Aboriginal people within their communities.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the **Position Description**here.

**A little about us.**

Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for it's spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Tertiary (degree) qualifications in a field related to Aboriginal Health
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- Corroboration of Aboriginality and community
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
- Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.



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